Advertising Sales Executive

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Advertising Sales Executive We don't just broadcast messages. Radio has the power to make people listen- and, more importantly, act. At Midwest Communications, we're not simply in the business of selling commercials. We help local businesses get noticed, solve marketing challenges, connect with the right customers, and turn great ideas into results. As an Advertising Sales Executive, you'll become a trusted marketing partner for businesses in your community. You'll learn what a client is trying to accomplish, identify opportunities, and build marketing strategies using radio, digital, social media, promotions, and more. What You'll Do: Help local businesses become stronger and more successful - understand what they're trying to accomplish, and find ways to help them by using marketing strategies across radio, digital, social media, and promotions. Create new opportunities for growth- conduct needs assessments and build relationships with businesses that could benefit from what Midwest Communications has to offer. Build a presence by attending client meetings, networking events, and community functions. Turn marketing strategies into results- help clients connect with customers, increase awareness, drive traffic, generate leads, and grow their business. Create your own success story- develop new business, grow existing partnerships, and build a book of clients you're proud to represent. Stay ahead of the market by tracking the latest trends, competitor offerings, and best industry practices. What We Offer: A full-time position with an established and successful business. Competitive pay with commission and benefits ($45,000-$60,000 based on experience). Start with a guaranteed draw while you build your business and client relationships, with additional earning potential through commission. Paid time off/holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability coverage. Professional development and sales training. Performance based incentives/bonuses. Opportunities to grow within Midwest Communications, Inc. We're Looking for Someone Who... Has a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related fieldor equivalent experience. Has previous sales experience; advertising or media experience is a plus. Understands sales activity, forecasting, and CRM software. Is a strong communicator, negotiator, presenter, and problem-solver. Has a valid Wisconsin driver's license, reliable transportation, and can pass a background check. Is self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently. The Midwest Communications, Inc Culture At Midwest Communications, we're invested in the longevity and success of our sales teams. You'll join an established team of professional sales consultants who know how to build relationships, uncover opportunities, and create solutions that make an impact. You will also work alongside talented programming, promotions, digital, and production teams to create campaigns. As a privately owned, family-founded business, we expect our team members to take ownership of their work while also maintaining a laid-back, collaborative atmosphere. You'll have the tools, resources, and support of an established media company but the autonomy to build relationships, develop your business, and make your mark in the local market. Are you ready to make your mark in the radio industry? We'd love to hear from you. Apply here! https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/0cb3a074-2113-4e9e-a32d-27e40c132e62/Midwest-Communications Midwest Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs and to protect and increase existing advertising. Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts. Provide clients with estimates of the cos s of advertising products or services. Locate and contact potential clients to offer advertising services. Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance. Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer. Draw up contracts for advertising work, and collect payments due. Inform customers of available options for advertisement artwork, and provide samples. Determine advertising medium to be used, and prepare sample advertisements within the selected medium for presentation to customers. Gather all relevant material for bid processes, and coordinate bidding and contract approval. Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies to develop promotional plans. Identify new advertising markets, and propose products to serve them. Arrange for commercial taping sessions, and accompany clients to sessions. Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to gather information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge. Write sales outlines for use by staff. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/0cb3a074-2113-4e9e-a32d-27e40c132e62/Midwest-Communications